# Troop 53

Boy Scouts nonprofit in El Paso, Texas 79924. EIN 39-2281103. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## IRS facts

- Type: Boy Scouts (IRS activity code O41)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Local context

- El Paso County, Texas: about 220,889 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 200 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.9 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in El Paso: 202 licensed child care centers, 46 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/el-paso
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Troop 53's EIN?**

Troop 53's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-2281103. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Troop 53 a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Troop 53 in El Paso, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Troop 53 tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Troop 53 as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Troop 53 do?**

The IRS classifies Troop 53 as: Boy Scouts. It has not filed a Form 990 or 990-EZ with a mission statement that we have loaded.

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.